Senior Financial Planning Analysis Manager/ Senior FP&A Manager (Hiring Immediately) in Manchester

Who are OnBuy? OnBuy are an online marketplace who are on a mission of being the best choice for every customer, everywhere. We have recently been named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies in the Sunday Times 100 Tech list. All achievements we are very proud of, but we don't let that go to our head. We are all laser focused on our mission and understand the huge joint effort ahead of us needed to succeed.

Working at OnBuy: We are a team of driven and motivated people who thrive when working at pace. To succeed at OnBuy you need to take charge and fully own your responsibilities, rolling your sleeves up when needed to 'get it done'. Working at OnBuy you are surrounded by so much opportunity, but you must possess the ability to stay focused and prioritise ruthlessly. Most importantly, you will thrive in an ever-changing environment as we are constantly evolving. At OnBuy, you're not just a number or another cog in a machine. We are creating something really special, and you have the opportunity to affect meaningful change and have your voice heard. We are a close team, who have the opportunity to learn and grow as OnBuy evolves.

About the Role: The Senior FP&A Manager will own the full FP&A cycle, acting as a strategic partner to various business units and reporting directly to the CFO. This role is critical in connecting different business units to key parts of the financial model, driving commercial insights, and supporting long-term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities will encompass:

• FP&A Cycle Ownership: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and the senior leadership team to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Financial Modelling: Own the company financial model to support budgeting, scenario planning, fund raising and investment decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, including contributing to board packs, shareholder updates and ad hoc analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the FP&A function.
• Software Implementation: Evaluate and implement FP&A software solutions that work alongside NetSuite to enhance planning and reporting capabilities.

Requirements:

Required Skills and Experience:

• CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred. We also welcome applications from candidates with strong FP&A experience and commercial acumen, regardless of qualification route.
• 7–10+ years of experience in FP&A, with a proven track record of leading financial planning processes and influencing strategic decisions.
• Financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Desirable but not essential Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with NetSuite and FP&A software.
• Knowledge of e-commerce and online marketplace dynamics.
• Multi-entity / multi-currency experience – OnBuy is an international technology platform.
• Proficiency in SQL: ability to self-serve data from financial and operational systems would be a bonus.

Benefits: The salary on offer for this role is £70000- £85000 depending on experience. We also offer the following benefits:

• Company Equity - In return for helping us to grow, we’ll offer you company equity, meaning you own a piece of this business we are all working so hard to build.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• 1 extra day off for your Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks at Work benefit platform
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• This role is a Hybrid role either from our Bournemouth or Manchester Office 2-3 days per week.

Our Commitment: OnBuy is an equal opportunities employer. We are dedicated to creating a fair and transparent workforce, starting with a recruitment process that does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.